Best Scott Roches Podcasts (2026)

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#326 Chris Whalen: Trump's Idiotic Mortgage Bond Idea & Why Institutional Investors Aren't The Problem - The Fed Is 37:15

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen." In this episode, Whalen calls Trump's $200 billion mortgage bond buyback idea "idiotic" and says institutional investors aren't the problem with housing - the Fed buying 30-year mortgage…

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DAVID SILVERMAN: From Scribbles to The Simpsons 37:53

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Send us a text Perhaps we should have known all along that David Silverman would pursue a life in animation and would make us laugh. When his father, a professor of chemical engineering, read to him at night, it wasn’t “Goodnight Moon” or “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” It was Walt Kelly and the classic comic strip “Pogo.” At the movies, it was Charlie…

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#325 David Woo: The World Is Not The Same After This Week 55:05

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Macro trends blogger and economist David Woo @DavidWooUnbound, CEO of David Woo Unbound, a global forum devoted to the promotion of fact-based debates about markets, politics, and economics, argues the world changed forever after the US captured Maduro on January 3 in "Operation Absolute Resolve" - the first time in 100 years a country took out ano…

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#324 Henrik Zeberg: Blow Off Top Underway - Real Economy Already Sinking 57:26

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Henrik Zeberg, head macro economist at SwissBlock and author of The Monetary House of Cards, warns that despite stock markets hitting all-time highs, the real economy is sinking fast - private job creation has fallen below recessionary levels seen in 2007, and 90% of US consumers are now worse off than going into both the 2008 financial crisis and …

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Separate Starts, the Fate of World Trail Majors, and Is Hardrock “Cooked”? (Long Run Archives #34) 1:28:44

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Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Alyssa Clark comment on some of the most pressing issues in trail running today - including whether Hardrock is “cooked,” the debate around separate starts at races like UTMB, and what the future holds for the World Trail Majors. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing sh…

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Jonesy & Brown Special (2026 NFL WC Preview): Guest - Mike Patton, Touring the AFC South 57:01

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Previewing Opening Weekend of the 2026 NFL Playoffs with Veteran Journalist Mike Patton of "Touring the AFC South"By Best in the World Sports Podcasts

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142 - New Mike Hodges Book - By Jon Spira 43:16

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Jon's Kickstarter Link Summary In this conversation, Jon Spira discusses his new book 'I'll Settle for Nothingness: Conversations with Mike Hodges', detailing the genesis of the book, his friendship with the legendary filmmaker, and the exploration of Hodges' versatile career. The discussion covers many things including the making of 'Morons from O…

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Phil Nevin’s Under-the-Radar Effect on the White Sox 38:49

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Chuck Garfien is joined by former #1 pick and current White Sox Special Assistant of Player Development Phil Nevin for a wide-ranging conversation on his baseball career and his role with the White Sox. Nevin looks back on his playing days, reflects on what it was like sharing a clubhouse with Tony Gwynn, and offers his perspective on Shohei Ohtani…

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#323 Chris Whalen: A Generational Reset Of Credit & Asset Valuations - Corporate Credit Worsens 2026, Housing Decline 2027-28 & The Cost Of QE 39:31

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen" for his 2026 outlook. In this episode, Whalen warns of a market correction comparable to 2008, driven by carnage in private equity where hundreds of companies cannot be sold and sponsors …

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Why Trail Running Still Hasn’t Had a "Vaporfly Moment" (Geoff Burns Explains) 1:34:21

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In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I chat with sport scientist and physiologist Geoff Burns to unpack one of the biggest open questions in trail running right now: why shoe technology hasn’t produced a single, decisive “Vaporfly moment” on the trails - and whether it ever will. Geoff explains why trail running is fundamentally different fr…

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Coming to America: Japan reacts to Munetaka Murakami signing with the White Sox 40:48

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On this week’s episode, Chuck Garfien sits down with Yuri Karasawa of World Baseball Network and Yakyu Cosmopolitan for an in-depth conversation about Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami and what he brings to the White Sox. Karasawa provides context on baseball in Japan and the NPB landscape, while breaking down Murakami’s fame, reputation, and hi…

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Inside the signing of Munetaka Murakami with David Keller 14:24

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On this week’s episode, Chuck Garfien sits down with David Keller who runs international scouting for the White Sox to go behind the scenes of the signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Keller breaks down what went into landing Murakami and why his special power made him a must-have target. The conversation also dives into who Murakami is a…

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How David Roche Changed Trail Running YouTube (Jeff Pelletier Explains) 1:35:33

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What actually changed with David Roche’s YouTube content and why did it work when so many running vlogs and films don’t? In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I’m joined by running filmmaker and YouTube creator Jeff Pelletier for a deep, behind-the-scenes conversation about how trail running content is evolving and what Roche’s Western States…

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#322 Peter Grandich: Most Concerned In 40 Year Career - Gold Heading To $5,000, $50 Trillion Debt Crisis & Why We're Becoming A Banana Republic 53:50

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Peter Grandich delivers his most bearish outlook in a 40+ year career, predicting 2026-2027 could be the most challenging years in 50 years due to mounting debt ($38T heading to $50T), political division worse than any time since the Civil War, and a deteriorating middle class hanging by its fingernails. He explains why this was his best five-year …

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141 - Rob Spera - Film/TV Director’s Field Manual 50:16

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Rob Spera is a film and television director, educator, and the author of Film/TV Director’s Field Manual: 70 Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking. With decades of experience directing features, episodic television, and theatre, Rob brings a deeply practical, human-centred approach to directing and leadership. In this conversation, we discuss: Why Rob d…

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Munetaka Murakami on His Fit With the Sox and Breaking Down the Signing With Chris Getz 22:36

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On a jam-packed episode, Chuck Garfien brings you inside one of the White Sox’s biggest offseason moves. He opens with GM Chris Getz, who takes us behind the scenes of the signing of Murakami, what he brings to the lineup and the fan base, the potential international impact, and why the Sox are confident they can help him adjust to the majors and t…

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#321 Carol Roth: America's Broken Fiscal Foundation & The Inflation That's Coming 50:39

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Carol Roth, a “recovering” investment banker, financial television commentator, entrepreneur, and two-time New York Times best-selling author, joins Julia La Roche again for episode 321. Carol delivers a sobering assessment of America's broken fiscal foundation with debt-to-GDP over 120%, explaining why the K-shaped economy is creating a non-merit-…

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#320 Chris Whalen: How To Really Reform The Fed 33:08

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen." In this episode, Chris Whalen breaks down why Kevin Hassett may have blown his chances for Fed Chair by walking back Trump's views, discusses Kevin Warsh as the emerging frontrunner, and…

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2025 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions 1:52:18

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Our annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the trends that may permanently change how ultrarunning operates heading into 2026. Topics include: The biggest …

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Breaking Down Top Draft Prospect Roch Cholowsky with John Savage 35:22

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Chuck Garfien is joined by UCLA head baseball coach John Savage for an in-depth conversation about one of the White Sox’ top draft prospects, Roch Cholowsky. Savage explains why Roch chose UCLA, details the impact he had on the Bruins’ turnaround, and projects what kind of major leaguer Roch could become. They also discuss Roch’s mindset as a poten…

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STORIES FROM THE FIRST 60 YEARS: THE RILEY RETURN 9:39

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Send us a text Every once in a while, I turn my attention to stories from my broadcast journalism career, memories that remain vivid years later. That is certainly the case for December 19, 1995, a night at Madison Square Garden 30 years ago that was easily one of the most dramatic in the building’s history. I still think of this night three decade…

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#319 Peter Schiff: Trump Wrong On Inflation, Dollar Collapse Ahead & America's Inflationary Depression 58:45

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Peter Schiff delivers a stark warning: America is headed for the biggest economic crisis of our lifetimes - not a stock market crash, but a dollar collapse leading to an inflationary depression. He explains why gold hitting $4,300 and silver above $66 are screaming signals of an impending currency crisis, responds to Trump's personal attack calling…

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#318 Mike Green: Why $100,000 Is The New Poverty Line In America 49:25

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Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Simplify Asset Management, joins Julia La Roche on episode 318 to break down his viral three-part series on America's real poverty line, revealing why families making $100,000-$140,000 are trapped in what he calls the "valley of death" - where government benefits are withdrawn before cash ea…

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Everything Old Is New Again 6:27

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Hello and welcome to Season Two Issue One of the Poughkeepsie Gazette, the podcast that has nothing to do with New York or newspapers and everything to do with making and telling stories. Today’s episode is about bring new life to old stories - whether that's making Robin Hood a hacker, bringing Camelot to the year 3000, or making the Pahntom of th…

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A Major Announcement for Singletrack (New Event!) 30:42

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Big news from Singletrack and Massif Running — we are the new owners and race directors of the Antelope Island Buffalo Run. Sign up here. One of Utah’s most iconic trail races, the Buffalo Run has been a cornerstone of the Wasatch trail running community for nearly 20 years. Founded by longtime race director Jim Skaggs, the event has always been ab…

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Brain Training For Ultrarunning (Scott Frey Interview) 1:23:59

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Scott Frey of Cerebral Performance joins the show for a deep dive into the next frontier of athletic performance. Scott believes the biggest breakthroughs of the coming decade won’t come from physiology alone, but from the brain and psychological sciences - and that belief anchors this conversation. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest…

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#317 Chris Whalen: Divided Fed, Home Prices Falling, Bank Earnings Up In 2026 & Private Equity Crisis Ahead? 37:51

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen." Whalen breaks down the latest FOMC meeting, revealing a divided Fed with no clear consensus on future rate cuts. He predicts a home price correction coming and also warns of a brewing cr…

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#316 Melody Wright, Who Drove 10,000 Miles Across America Observing Housing Conditions, Warns Why We Could See a 38% Correction In Home Prices 33:31

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Melody Wright, author of M3 Melody Substack, returns to the show for an in-person episode to discuss her outlook for housing and why we could see a price correction of 38%. This episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: http://vaneck.com/REMXJulia Links: YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@m…

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#315 Danielle DiMartino Booth Calls Out Fed Powell's Lies In Open Letter To The FOMC - 'Somebody Needed to Say Bullshit, And I Said Bullshit' 34:56

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Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist at QI Research, joins Julia La Roche to break down the FOMC and discuss her open letter manifesto to the committee written on behalf of every hard-working American. This episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: http://vaneck.com/REMXJulia…

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Day 3 of the Winter Meetings: Chris Getz, Jonathan Mayo, Sean McAdam & Scott Boras 30:20

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On the final day of the Winter Meetings, Chuck Garfien closes things out with a loaded lineup of conversations. He starts with White Sox GM Chris Getz, diving into the outfielder market and how the Sox are approaching it. Chuck then chats with MLB.com draft expert Jonathan Mayo for an early read on the 2026 draft class. MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam s…

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Day 2 of the Winter Meetings: Chris Getz, Mike Shirley & Harold Baines 23:02

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The White Sox win the Draft Lottery! Chuck Garfien reacts to the White Sox landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. He speaks with GM Chris Getz about how securing the top selection reshapes the organization’s long-term plans. Chuck then catches up with White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley, who breaks down what this opportunity mea…

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140 - Lucas Wars - With Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche 57:53

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I’m joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of…

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Day 1 of the Winter Meetings: Chris Getz, Will Venable & A.J. Pierzynski 31:19

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Chuck Garfien checks in from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, where he’s on site all week getting the inside scoop on the White Sox. He asks GM Chris Getz for the latest on Luis Robert Jr. Chuck then catches up with manager Will Venable, who shares what the young and confident Sox are telling him about their expectations for next season and how …

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The AI Frontier in Ultrarunning + Technology Doping (Nick Thompson Interview) 1:00:42

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Nick Thompson joins the show to talk about use cases for AI in ultra-trail running, the concept of technology doping, urban design for run commuting, his new book The Running Ground, and some of his fairly low-key favorite races in the sport -including the Escarpment, the Twisted Branch 100K, and more. Chapters: 02:00 The Intersection of AI and Ult…

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#314 Chris Whalen: The Case For Kevin Hassett For Fed Chair, No Crisis On Horizon & Why Rate Cuts Are Coming 33:52

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen." Whalen breaks down what's ahead for the Federal Reserve and financial markets as we head into 2026. He discusses Kevin Hassett as the likely next Fed Chair, explaining why Fed independen…

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#313 Hugh Hendry On Preparing For The Dawn Of Chaos 1:13:53

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Hugh Hendry, "The Acid Capitalist," returns to the Julia La Roche Show. Hendry breaks down his "macro compass" portfolio framework: 25% equities (overweight Japanese stocks after their 35-year breakout), 25% US treasuries (buying TLT after a 50% decline), 25% alternatives (Bitcoin over gold due to market cap), and 25% strategic cash. His thesis: th…

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Jonesy & Brown Ep. 101 - Talking Eagles with Dan Roche of NBC Sports Philadelphia 1:00:20

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The Eagles have lost 2 straight and appear to be in big trouble moving forward. Jonesy & Brown try to make sense of it all with this week's guest Dan Roche of NBC Sports Philadelphia.By Best in the World Sports Podcasts

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#312 Dr. Mark Thornton: America's On-Ramp to Hyperinflation and Why It's Still Early in the Bull Market for Gold & Silver 1:14:05

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Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and Austrian economist who correctly called the housing bubble, warns that we're living in an everything bubble with a flock of black swans ready to ignite a crisis. From commercial real estate cover-ups to private equity opacity, data center spending without defined returns, and trillions in …

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10 Burning Questions with Scott Merkin 46:50

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Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com’s White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin for a deep dive into the biggest storylines of the Sox offseason. Chuck puts Scott on the spot with 10 Burning Questions—from what the White Sox might do at the Winter Meetings to who will be playing first base, third base, and right field on Opening Day 2026. They discuss pote…

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HARVEY ARATON: "Nothing But Net" 57:03

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Send us a text For decades, Harvey Araton has used the prism of sports to write about people. He did so for many years as a columnist for The New York Times. And then as an author of books like “When The Garden Was Eden: Clyde, the Captain, Dollar Bill and the Glory Days of the New York Knicks,” “Our Last Season: A Writer, A Fan, A Friendship” and …

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#311 Steve Hanke: Money Supply Acceleration Could Reignite Asset Bubbles and Inflation 34:08

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Professor Steve H. Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and the founder and co-director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise, joins Julia La Roche on 311. This episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: http…

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White Sox Offseason Predictions with Connor McKnight and Brooke Fletcher 52:00

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Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox reporters Connor McKnight and Brooke Fletcher for a wide-ranging look at the White Sox offseason, breaking down the team’s latest roster moves following the non-tender deadline. They dig into which free agents could fit the Sox’s needs, from infield help to pitching, and what type of veteran leader might make se…

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139 - Art Directing from Titanic to House of the Dragon with Dominic Masters 1:09:45

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I speak with art director and supervising art director Dominic Masters, whose decades-long career spans some of the biggest films and series of the last 40 years. He grew up around movie sets thanks to his father, the legendary production designer Tony Masters (2001: A Space Odyssey, Papillon, Dune), a…

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Rise of Vertical Backyards, UTCT Fireworks + Is the 50 Mile Distance Back? (Long Run Archives #33) 1:28:19

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Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show to discuss the advent of the "Vertical" Backyard Ultra and recap the results at Ultra Trail Cape Town and the JFK 50, which took place this past weekend. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/) Momentous - use code SINGL…

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#310 Larry McDonald: A Credit Crisis Has Already Started 'No Question' And The Great Rotation Ahead That's Creating Opportunities In Beaten Down Stocks 33:57

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New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 310. McDonald warns that a credit crisis has officially started with 16+ "idiosyncratic" events spreading tentacles across markets, while a big disruption is coming in Q1 as $6-8 trillion may leave the NASDAQ 100. But …

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#309 Chris Whalen Warns of Year-End Liquidity Crunch 32:13

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, joins The Julia La Roche Show for "The Wrap with Chris Whalen." Whalen breaks down why markets are heading into a turbulent year-end. With the Treasury pulling $1 trillion out of the banking system and the Fed holding emergency meetings with dealers,…